Best Souls-like Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,393 Souls-like games, but not all of them are able to be played on Linux builds. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Souls-like game rankings were last updated on 4/25/2026.
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1. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Souls-like game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,505 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,249 positive reviews and 256 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
2. Hollow Knight
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Hollow Knight has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 538,801 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 522,176 positive reviews and 16,625 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/24/2017 |
| Developer | Team Cherry |
| Publisher | Team Cherry |
| Steam App Id | 367520 |
3. Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Dead Cells has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 179,498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 174,191 positive reviews and 5,307 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $12.49 |
| Release Date | 8/6/2018 |
| Franchise | Motion Twin |
| Developer | Motion Twin |
| Publisher | Motion Twin |
| Steam App Id | 588650 |
4. Juice Galaxy
Juice Galaxy is a happy place to fly around and smack things and drink juice. And explore things. And just, flip around doing stuff.
Juice Galaxy has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,098 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,943 positive reviews and 155 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Juice Galaxy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,236 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,233 positive reviews and 1,003 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1989270 |
6. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
Blender has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,888 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82,539 positive reviews and 3,349 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Blender on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/24/2015 |
| Developer | Blender Foundation |
| Publisher | Blender Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 365670 |
7. Krita
Krita is a powerful, open source and community-driven digital art tool for illustrators, concept designers, animators, comic book artists, game developers, and anyone who wants to express themselves through the creation of visual art.
Krita has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,719 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,468 positive reviews and 251 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Krita on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 6/10/2014 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Krita Team |
| Steam App Id | 280680 |
8. Godot Engine
Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that you can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel.
Godot Engine has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,408 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,047 positive reviews and 361 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Godot Engine on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/24/2016 |
| Developer | Godot Engine |
| Publisher | Godot Engine |
| Steam App Id | 404790 |
9. A Dance of Fire and Ice
A Dance of Fire and Ice is a strict rhythm game. Keep your focus as you guide two orbiting planets along a winding path without breaking their perfect equilibrium.
A Dance of Fire and Ice has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 80,233 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 75,488 positive reviews and 4,745 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 1/25/2019 |
| Franchise | 7th Beat Games |
| Developer | 7th Beat Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 977950 |
10. Dog Brew
Dog Brew - a light indie adventure where the main character, burdened by debts, decides to settle them through the art of brewing beer.
Dog Brew has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,600 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,557 positive reviews and 43 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.05 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dog Brew on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.05 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2024 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2883280 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 5,458 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,969 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,296 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $12.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 11/22/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 81 | 10/23/2023 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8,311 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,040 | 6/10/2014 | 93 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,274 | 2/24/2016 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 333 | 1/25/2019 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/30/2024 | 92 | $1.05 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 16). Dead Cells on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Juice Galaxy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 21). Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 27). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 27). Krita on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 16). Godot Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 26). A Dance of Fire and Ice on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Dog Brew on Steam. Steam Store.